Objectives Understand how system software supports application software.List the most popular types of general-purpose applications.Discuss the advantages of Web-hosted technology and file compatibility.Understand how commercial software, shareware, freeware, and public domain software differ.Understand basic concepts of using application software.Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of standalone programs, integrated programs, and software suites.Explain the concept of software versions and software upgrades.

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General-Purpose ApplicationsApplication softwareAny program that gives the user the ability to complete work on the computerGeneral-purpose applicationsEnable users to complete common tasksExamples: word-processing, spreadsheet programs Copyright 2012 Pearson Education, Inc. Publishing as Prentice Hall*

Microsoft Office 2010Office Button changed to File tab on RibbonAllows customization of the RibbonLive preview for the paste clipboardOption to capture and insert screen shotsEnhanced multimedia editingVideo cuttingRemoving backgroundsRecording a slide show as a videoOffice Web applicationsFree online companions to Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNoteReal-time buddy list identifies who is currently editing a documentStronger security settings for working on collaborative projectsThe new features of MS Office 2010;*

Microsoft Project 2010Useful for the management of one or more projects that can vary in complexityFeatures includeVisually enhanced timeline emphasizes due dates and deadlinesTeam-planning capabilityProductivityProgramsCopyright 2012 Pearson Education, Inc. Publishing as Prentice Hall*

MediaRefers to the technology used in presenting information including:PicturesSound VideoMultimedia programsEnable users to incorporate more than one type of technology2)- Media and Graphic SoftwareCopyright 2012 Pearson Education, Inc. Publishing as Prentice Hall*